Know What's Happening in CEO Pulse
Know What's Happening in CEO Pulse
Sony Music announced Ezekiel Lewis as the new Chairman and CEO of Epic Records, elevating him from his recent role as President. Lewis, a Grammy‑winning songwriter and former EVP of A&R, has been with Epic since 2018 and previously held senior A&R positions at Motown. Reporting to Sony Music Group Chairman Rob Stringer, he will oversee the label's creative vision and business operations. The move follows Sylvia Rhone’s departure and underscores Sony’s commitment to internal talent development.
During the 2023 start, Adidas was collapsing. - First net loss since 1992 - Dead Yeezy inventory of €1.5B - Decreasing brand relevance globally Then, came Bjorn Gulden as CEO. 9 months in, he pulled off the greatest corporate turnaround in history. Here's what happened:
Trade Nation Financial UK Ltd posted record revenues of £25.3 million (about $33 million) in 2025, a 17% increase over the prior year, while net profit jumped to £3.8 million (roughly $5 million). The growth followed a leadership transition, with former IG Group COO...
DAS Health announced the appointment of Lee Horner as its new chief executive officer, marking a strategic leadership shift aimed at accelerating growth. Horner brings more than two decades of executive experience in healthcare software and services, having led high‑growth...
Devon Energy CEO Clay Gaspar reflected on his first year, highlighting a three‑pillar strategy that sharpened culture, organic growth, and portfolio optimization. He explained that the recently announced merger with Coterra Energy is a strategic fit that delivers scale and operational...
Sonex LLC, a kit‑aircraft manufacturer founded by John Monnett, announced an immediate shutdown after owner Mark Schaible cited a severe sales decline and a bank’s refusal to extend credit. The closure ends production of popular models such as the Sonex,...
Generative AI adoption is soaring, with 76% of CEOs reporting regular use, yet most treat it as a smarter search tool rather than a strategic engine. The Vistage study shows a 10% rise in usage over nine months, but CEOs...
Novo Nordisk appointed Mars CEO Poul Weihrauch as a board observer for the 2026/27 term, with a view to nominating him as a full director in 2027. The move taps his deep FMCG experience as GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs like Ozempic and...
NTT Data CEO Abhijit Dubey said the firm will inject additional global data‑centre assets into its Singapore‑listed NTT DC REIT, using roughly $3.5 bn of capital to accelerate AI‑enabled real‑estate services across Asia. The move aims to recycle stable assets and...
Xerox Holdings announced that Steve Bandrowczak will step down as chief executive officer and the board has appointed Louie Pastor as the new CEO, effective immediately. Pastor, who most recently served as Xerox’s president and chief operating officer, led enterprise‑wide transformation, global...
Coca‑Cola chief James Quincey and Walmart veteran Doug McMillon announced their departures, each citing the looming AI revolution as a reason they are not the right leaders for the next wave. Their exits highlight a growing pattern of CEOs stepping...
Harry Kellan will step down as FNB CEO at the end of 2026 after a two‑year tenure, making way for long‑time executive Lytania Johnson. The leadership change is part of FirstRand’s broader simplification strategy, which reorganizes FNB into three distinct...
Sundaram Clayton Ltd has re‑designated Venu Srinivasan as Chairman and Managing Director, succeeding R Gopalan who stepped down with immediate effect. Gopalan will remain on the board as a Non‑Executive Independent Director. The announcement coincided with the stock closing at ₹1,189,...
LiftWell Health merged Lift Wellness Group and LiftWell under a single brand, unveiling a new website to present a unified clinical vision across Connecticut and the broader Northeast. The organization appointed Awstin Gregg, MBA, LCSW‑S, LCDC, as President and Board...
Capital A announced plans for dual stock‑market listings, targeting a Hong Kong IPO in July‑August and a U.S. listing for its AirAsia Next entity by year‑end, contingent on clearing its PN17 distressed status. The company also appointed former CIMB executive...
Steven Bartlett, the 33‑year‑old entrepreneur behind the hit "Diary of a CEO" podcast, outlined three forward‑looking business insights during a PwC‑hosted SXSW session. He emphasized hiring "agent maxxers"—specialists who can direct AI agents rather than hiring generic staff. Bartlett warned...
Superdry’s new Oxford Street flagship, rebranded as a "reimagined space," combines the core label with partner concepts such as a Bench collaboration and vintage Ralph Lauren and Carhartt displays. Founder‑CEO Julian Dunkerton argues that today’s shoppers need immersive, differentiated experiences...
Mac Mic Land, a family‑owned land‑promotion firm, announced a plan to provide land for more than 35,000 homes across the United Kingdom. The company will increase its portfolio from 62 to 85 sites within six months under new chief executive...
Mathew Oommen, group CEO of Jio Platforms, captured the ET Telecom Awards 2026 “CEO of the Year” title, edging out Bharti Airtel’s Gopal Vittal and Vodafone Idea’s Abhijit Kishore. Jio also secured “Telecom Network Operator of the Year,” underscoring its rapid 5G expansion...
Telecom Italia announced it will not renew its mobile‑tower lease with Inwit, letting the agreement lapse in August 2030 and abandoning a planned extension to 2038. The board’s decision sparked a 3.1% drop in Inwit shares and signals a broader...
Greg Abel, the newly appointed CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, announced a $1.8 billion acquisition, positioning the conglomerate to deploy its record cash hoard. The move underscores Abel’s intent to build on Warren Buffett’s legacy of disciplined capital allocation while navigating a...
Apollo Global Management is weighing a headquarters shift to the Sunbelt to escape New York City's aggressive tax proposals. The move reflects broader concerns about municipal tax pressure, talent retention, and the fiscal environment facing large asset managers.
Linda Findley, who rose from a journalism‑trained communications role at Alibaba to become CEO of Sleep Number, used the Page Spring Seminar to argue that communications is not a support function but a form of leadership. She highlighted the importance...
ADNOC and OMV have launched Borouge Group International (BGI), consolidating their polyolefins assets under a new joint venture. NOVA Chemicals CEO Roger Kearns will lead BGI as chief executive, while ADNOC finalizes its acquisition of NOVA Chemicals this month. The...
Matt Brittin, former President of EMEA Business and Operations at Google, has been named the Director‑General designate of the BBC. The appointment pits a tech‑industry veteran against a public‑service broadcaster steeped in decades of editorial tradition. Brittin will inherit a...
HubKonnect, led by serial entrepreneur Michael Koch, has defined a new enterprise‑AI category called Hyperlocal Intelligence, which analyzes real‑time local signals to optimize decisions for individual retail locations. The platform ingests millions of data points—demographics, weather, traffic, and store performance—to...
Capital A announced the appointment of former CIMB executive Effendy Shahul Hamid as deputy chief executive officer, effective 6 April 2026. The move follows the group’s recent divestiture of its aviation businesses to AirAsia X, signaling a strategic shift toward its core digital...
David’s Bridal CEO Kelly Cook marks her first year by redefining the company from a single‑purchase wedding dress retailer into a year‑long, data‑driven bridal ecosystem. She reframed the problem, discovering that a bride’s journey spans 18 months and hundreds of...
Webjet CEO Katrina Barry resigned after less than two years, amid a wrongful‑dismissal lawsuit filed by former general counsel Meaghan Simpson. The airline’s board confirmed full‑year guidance for the year ending 31 March, but shares plunged to 53¢ AUD (≈$0.35 USD) after rejecting...
London Drugs announced that longtime president and COO Clint Mahlman will retire on May 29, 2026 after a 41‑year career that began as a part‑time stock boy. The board named veteran technology executive Nick Curalli, who has spent over three decades at...
Cava Group announced a plan to open 74 to 76 new restaurants in 2026, seeking $176‑$184 million in adjusted EBITDA. The strategy follows a record‑setting fourth quarter that lifted the stock 41% year‑to‑date and pushed annual revenue past $1 billion.
Nvidia’s surge as the premier AI chip supplier has analysts projecting a market cap that could reach $9 trillion, while some caution the valuation may be overstretched. The debate centers on the company’s hardware roadmap, AI demand, and broader market dynamics.
The Chicago Board of Education is set to vote Monday to confirm Macquline King as the permanent chief executive officer of Chicago Public Schools, offering her a three‑year contract that starts at $380,000 a year. King, a former teacher, principal...
Surfshark announced that COO Dovydas Godelis will replace founder Vytautas Kaziukonis as chief executive. Godelis, 36, says the company will evolve from a niche VPN provider into a full‑stack cybersecurity solution for everyday users worldwide.
Substack’s monthly active subscribers climbed from 20 million in 2025 to over 35 million in 2026, making the newsletter platform the fastest‑growing social‑media venue. The surge reflects a broader appetite for curated, long‑form content and underscores the strategic direction set by founder‑CEO...
Adobe announced its first AI‑centric annual recurring revenue (ARR) of $125 million for Q1, raised its FY2026 revenue outlook to $26.1 billion, and said CEO Shantanu Narayen will hand over the role once a successor is named. The moves highlight early AI...
Sky announced that Karen Blackett CBE has joined its Diversity Advisory Council, bringing extensive leadership experience from WPP UK where she oversaw a $2 billion P&L and a 13,000‑person workforce. Blackett, now a non‑executive director and brand‑transformation consultant for firms like...
"In recent months, CNN chief executive Mark Thompson convened a series of internal workshops in which the network invited digital creators to hold court before a room of senior executives," @nataliekorach reports. https://www.status.news/p/cnn-podcast-style-shows-nyt-video
Elon Musk didn’t buy Twitter just for Twitter. He bought it to build a global distribution machine for his brand. That’s how you raise capital. That’s how you acquire customers. If you understand that, you understand modern business. https://t.co/AnPhoEm8yP
In early 2024 Hurtigraten and HX split, leaving Hurtigraten as the pure‑play Norwegian coastal cruise brand. The company now markets two distinct products—year‑round Original Voyages along the historic Bergen‑to‑Kirkenes route and premium Signature Voyages on the Svalbard and North Cape lines....
The CEO of Air Canada is retiring early after a controversy erupted over his only making a condolences video in English. https://t.co/G1j7JZBGyi https://t.co/Nxny3kHkDu
Tech CEOs from Meta, Amazon, Block and others are increasingly blaming artificial intelligence for recent mass layoffs, shifting away from traditional efficiency rhetoric. Meta alone cut 700 roles while Amazon shed about 30,000 corporate workers, citing AI‑driven productivity gains. The...
GlobalMET has appointed Jillian Carson-Jackson as its new Managing Director, bringing over four decades of maritime operations, regulation, and training expertise. Her career spans three continents and includes senior roles in national administrations and international bodies, with recognized authority in...
Datavault AI Inc. posted its first profitable quarter in Q4 2025, reporting $33.8 million in revenue—a 3,650% year‑over‑year increase—and an operating profit of $4.2 million, reversing a $6.3 million loss. Net profit for the quarter was $661 thousand, marking the company’s inaugural profit. For...
The fourth article in the "Building Strategic Capacity in Your Leadership Team" series explains how leaders transition from pure execution to strategic competence by learning to evaluate trade‑offs. Stage 2, where leaders begin questioning the cost of saying yes, often appears...
René Redzepi announced on Instagram that he is leaving Noma after more than two decades at the helm. The decision follows a New York Times exposé in which 35 former staff described physical abuse by Redzepi and other chefs. His exit raises...
Analysts caution that a slowdown in EV demand, rising raw‑material costs and fierce price wars are threatening a bubble that could burst, putting pressure on CEOs of major manufacturers to rethink strategies. The warning arrives as Chinese makers unveil new...
Amy Liu founded Tower 28 in 2019 and has turned it into one of Sephora’s fastest‑growing skincare lines. The brand’s entire portfolio follows the National Eczema Association’s ingredient guidelines, and its SOS Rescue set carries seals from the NEA, Psoriasis Foundation...
Hey CEOs: Going "upmarket" is not just a sales motion. It’s a company-wide initiative. If you don’t treat it that way? You'll burn time, money, and people. 7-point checklist to go upmarket:
Richard Branson shared his customer‑service philosophy over breakfast, emphasizing that luxury should feel authentic, not rigid. He argues that scripted interactions stifle genuine hospitality and that employees need only clear guidelines to deliver personalized experiences. Branson recommends replacing scripts with...
